Beyond Words

Hutton Family Series, Book 1

De: Abby Brooks

Narrado por: Heather Costa, Brandon Utah

On the same day I lose my job, my house, and all hope for the future, I also lose my journal. And the worst part . . . the most awful, can't-bring-myself-to-say-it-out-loud part is . . . .

He found it. He read it. And . . . he commented.

At the end of his message is an email address and a plea: Contact me. Please. I know better than to trust strangers with candy, but, after a tequila-fueled night, I create a new email address and do just that . . . and the man I discover is overflowing with kindness and humor and depth.

Meanwhile, I meet Lucas Hutton - a Marine with scars covering his body, heart, and soul. The chemistry between us is a force of nature. His intensity leaves me reeling.

I can't have them both. I have to choose between them before things go too far. I just don't know how I can.

©2019 Abby Brooks (P)2019 Tantor

I’M BEYOND WORDS.. well nearly :)

This was my first from Abby Brooks.. but it definitely won’t be my last because this was such a sweet and touching love story that grabbed my interest from the start and kept me riveted. She lost her journal.. he found her journal.. it was a private outpouring of her deepest inner thoughts and musings.. it was his insight into her beautiful soul. His guilt, passion, promises and email address left on a blank page of the recently reclaimed journal was his way of trying to tentatively reach out and connect soul-to-soul.. and her forgiveness and inner strength will eventually lead to more. However, they hadn’t met in person and only used nicknames while emailing each other their thoughts, secrets and emotions.. meanwhile life happens and they each meet someone else, someone who truly connects with them, someone who is pulling them in very different directions. As feelings grow decisions must be made, torn between.. head or heart?.. here or there?.. known or unknown? a beloved face or a faceless fantasy? Kismet or Karma?.. and behind the scenes Fate and Destiny are stirring the pot with impish glee.

Worth a credit? Yes definitely.. even if it’s been done before and was a wee bit predictable. This love story had a nice pace to the build-up, it was a slow burn of a plot with intense chemistry and good backstories. The writing was sometimes thought provoking, heartfelt, touching and passionate.. with low angst, some humor, a splash or two of sex and lots of feels. The ex Navy Seal hero was damaged yet loving, generous, genuine and family oriented - the heroine was getting over a bitter breakup yet remained positive, caring, open and kind. It also seamlessly introduces you to all the members of the Hutton family, it’s dynamics and it’s many siblings who will all (hopefully) find their own HEA. The dual POV narration by Heather and Brandon was good.

very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

An Enjoyable Romcom

A classic romcom plot, charmingly done. Enjoyable escapism. Brandon Utah did an excellent job narrating. I found Heather Costa's voice to be nasal and whiny. If it had been her narrating on the sample, I wouldn't have gotten the audiobook.

Sweet story-unique twists

This was a sweet story with all the feels, but what I liked were the unique twists in it. Different from so many romances.

All the narrators were good, the woman narrator’s scratchy voice was a bit disruptive. But both did a good job with inflections and emotions.

I found two more of the series for free in my membership, so will quickly listen before they expire next week!

Hooked!

I really enjoyed this audiobook! It was my first Abby Brooks read and she hooked me!

Heather Costa was great as always!

Brandon Utah is new to me and I enjoyed his narration.

Male narrator’s interpretation of female voices

The story was ok but when the male narrator spoke in the heroine’s voice or her mother’s voice it was…not good…and distracting.

loved it

I really enjoyed reading this book. I look forward to reading more books by this author in the near future.

Phenomenal writer

I’ve read a tremendous amount of romance novels, and Abby Brooks is hands-down one of the best writers that I’ve had the privilege of reading. The way she conveys emotion is second to none. Definitely in my top 5 writers.

loved it

loved it, each time you're wondering if she would put it together and then almost but no and then almost but no?And then almost but finally

Pleasant

Its soft and memorable, a little bit of cute with loving family ties to remember.